Gov. Jay Robert Inslee

Education: University of Washington (Bachelor's degree in economics); Willamette University College of Law (Juris Doctor)

Professions: Attorney and prosecutor

Public office: City prosecutor for Selah, Wash.; Washington state representative 1988-1992; United States Department of Health and Human Services regional director 1997-1998; U.S. Representative 1993-1995 and 1999-2012; Washington state governor 2013-present

Personal: Inslee and wife Trudi have three sons and three grandchildren

Life and career highlights

An advocate for fighting climate change, he has pushed for a switch to a clean energy economy.

Has been a vocal and legal critic of President Trump. Washington state has launched or joined several lawsuits against Trump’s executive orders, including the so-called Muslim ban.

Has supported resettlement of Syrian refugees in Washington state. In 2018, Washington ranked second in the nation in overall refugee resettlement.